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Design Standards

Standard Plates

Series 1000 Pavement

Plate Number Subject PDF Rev. Appr. / Rev. Date Notes
1070 Supplemental Pavement Reinforcement 1070N 09-30-2022 None
1103 Typical Dowel Bar Assembly 1103 M 01-29-2025 None
1210 Concrete Pavement Reinforcement 1210G 03-22-2013 None

Series 3000 Culvert and Appurtenances

Plate Number Subject PDF Rev. Appr. / Rev. Date Notes
3000 Reinforced Concrete Pipe 3000 M 03-05-2020 None
3001 Reinforced Concrete Reducer Pipe 3001 B 01-21-1983 None
3002 Reinforced Concrete Increaser Pipe 3002 B 01-21-1983 None
3006 Gasket Joint for R.C. Pipe 3006 H 03-05-2020 None
3007 Shear Reinforcement for Precast Drainage Structures 3007 F 03-05-2020 None
3014 Reinforced Concrete Pipe Arch 3014 L 09-30-2022 None
3020 Precast Concrete Cattle Pass (60 In. & 72 In.) 3020 H 01-09-2019 None
3021 3 x 3 Precast Concrete Box Culvert 3021 B 09-30-2022 None
3022 Precast Concrete Safety Apron 3022 C 03-22-2013 None
3040 Corrugated Metal Pipe Culvert (Standard 2-2/3" x 1/2" Corrugation) 3040 F 08-22-1996 None
3041 Corrugated Metal Pipe (3" x 1" & 5" x 1" Corrugation) 3041 E 02-22-2021 None
3050 Design Data Structural Plate Structures (18" Corner Radius) 3050 B 10-01-1966 None
3051 Design Data Structural Plate Structures (31" Corner Radius) 3051 B 10-01-1966 None
3065 Connection Between Existing Culverts and New "C" Culverts Barrel (Single Barrel Sections) 3065 C 09-13-1977 None
3066 C.M. Extension for Box Culvert 3066 A 10-01-1966 None
3100 Concrete Apron for Reinforced Concrete Pipe 3100 G 10-16-2000 None
3110 Concrete Apron for Reinforced Concrete Pipe-Arch 3110 G 10-16-2000 None
3114 Sectional Concrete Apron for Reinforced Concrete Pipe-Arch 3114 H 03-22-2013 None
3122 Metal Apron for C.M. Pipe-Arch Culvert 3122 K 11-13-1986 None
3123 Metal Apron for C.S. Pipe 3123 J 05-03-1999 None
3124 Metal Apron Connection 3124 B 07-21-1983 None
3125 Inlet Protection for Metal Culverts (90" Dia. to 96" Dia.) 3125 A 03-22-2013 None
3126 Inlet Protection for Structural Plate Pipe (60" thru 96" Dia. or Span) 3126 B 03-22-2013 None
3127 Inlet Protection for Structural Plate Pipe (102" thru 180" Dia. or Span) 3127 A 03-22-2013 None
3128 Metal Safety Apron & Grate 3128 H 03-12-2003 None
3129 Metal Apron for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe (Use at Entrances and Driveways) 3129 A 02-26-1987 None
3131 Precast Concrete Headwall for Subsurface Drains 3131 C 03-22-2013 None
3132 Grate for 1:4 Precast Concrete Aprons (for cross drains with 42" to 72" Dia. Pipe 3132 A 03-12-2003 None
3133 Riprap at RCP Outlets 3133 D 12-09-2013 None
3134 Riprap at CSP Outlets 3134 D 12-09-2013 None
3135 Hand Placed Riprap at Precast Concrete Cattle Pass 3135 A 10-01-1966 None
3136 Slotted Vane Drain for P.V.C. Pipe 3136 B 08-17-1998 None
3137 Slotted Drain for 12" thru 30" Dia. C.M. Pipe (Stackable) 3137 B 05-22-2001 None
3138 Slotted Drain for 12" thru 30" Dia. C.M. Pipe (Not Stackable) 3138 B 05-22-2001 None
3139 Riprap at Precast Concrete End Sections (1:4 and 1:6 Slopes) 3139 B 12-09-2013 None
3142 Outlet Screen for C.M. & S.C. Pipes 3142 A 10-01-1966 None
3143 Inspection Tees (Metal and Concrete) 3143 D 03-13-2025 None
3145 Concrete Pipe Or Precast Box Culvert Ties 3145 G 09-14-2012 None
3146 Anti-Seepage Diaphragm (for CMP and CMP-A) 3146 C 04-30-1980 None
3148 Safety Slope Metal End Section for Circular & Arched Pipes 3148 A 03-12-2003 None
3221 Corrugated Steel Pipe Coupling Band 3221 D 02-22-2021 None

Series 4000 Sewer Appurtenances

Plate Number Subject PDF Rev. Appr. / Rev. Date Notes
4000 Manhole or Catch Basin (Masonry, Field Construction) - Design A 4000 J 08-22-1996 None
4002 Manhole or Catch Basin (Masonry, Field Construction) - Design C 4002 F 08-22-1996 None
4003 30" Precast Catch Basin - Design N 4003 B 08-22-1996 None
4005 Manhole or Catch Basin Type A & B Cone Sections Precast - Design F 4005 M 04-16-2014 None
4006 Manhole or Catch Basin Precast - Designs G & H 4006 L 08-22-1996 None
4007 Precast Mechanical Joint Sewer Manhole 4007 C 07-22-1997 None
4008 Catch Basin (Sectional Concrete Pipe) - Design I 4008 F 09-30-2022 None
4009 Manhole or Catch Basin (Sectional Concrete Pipe) - Design J 4009 I 09-30-2022 None
4010 Concrete Adjusting Rings 4010 I 09-30-2022 None
4011 Precast Concrete Base 4011 E 03-22-2013 None
4017 Catch Basin (Concrete Pipe & Metal Pipe) - Designs PC and PM 4017 C 09-13-2016 None
4018 Manhole or Catch Basin Cover (Reducer Cone Section Precast) Design D 4018 B 04-16-2014 None
4020 Manhole or Catch Basin for Use With or Without Traffic Loads 4020 J 03-22-2013 None
4021 Precast Curb Opening Catch Basin 4021 F 03-22-2013 None
4022 Manhole or Catch Basin Cover - 3' x 2' Opening - For use with or without traffic loads 4022 A 03-22-2013 None
4024 48" Dia. Precast Shallow Depth Catch Basin - Design SD 4024 A 02-02-1997 None
4025 Drop Inlets or Catch Basins - Design DI (Concrete & Metal) 4025 B 11-26-2013 None
4026 Concrete Encased Concrete Adjusting Rings 4026 B 09-30-2022 None
4101 Ring Casting for Manhole or Catch Basin 4101 D 10-25-1996 None
4108 Adjusting Rings for Catch Basins & Manholes 4108 F 03-06-1991 None
4110 Cover Casting for Manhole (For Use in All Traffic Areas) - Casting No. 715 & 716 4110 F 09-13-2016 None
4125 Catch Basin Frame Casting (for Square Grate) - Casting No. 806 4125 D 03-08-1996 None
4126 Catch Basin Frame Casting - Casting No. 801 4126 F 04-05-1989 None
4129 Catch Basin Frame Casting (for Square Grate) - Casting No. 802A 4129 G 03-22-2013 None
4132 Catch Basin Frame Casting (for Square Grate) - Casting No. 805 4132 G 09-19-2018 None
4133 Curb Box Casting for Catch Basin - Casting No. 824 4133 A 03-08-1982 None
4134 Curb Box Casting for Catch Basin (for Design B Curbs) - Casting No. 825 4134 A 03-22-2013 None
4140 Special Grate Castings for Catch Basin (Convex & Concave) - Casting No. 720 & 721 4140 D 09-13-2016 None
4143 Stool Grate & Concrete Frame (Median Drains) - Casting No. 731 4143 E 03-22-2013 None
4149 Grate Casting for Catch Basin - Casting No. 810 4149 C 01-21-1998 None
4150 Grate Casting for all Pipe Drainage Structures 4150 C 02-06-1997 None
4151 Grate Casting for Catch Basin (Square Type) - Casting No. 811 4151 B 10-01-1966 None
4152 Catch Basin Grate Casting - Casting No. 814A 4152 C 02-27-1991 None
4153 Catch Basin Grate Casting - Casting No. 815 4153 A 10-05-1978 None
4154 Catch Basin Grate Casting - Casting No. 816 4154 B 10-10-1979 None
4155 ADA Grate Inlet Casting - Casting No. 817 4155 A 09-19-2018 None
4160 Curb Box Casting for Catch Basin 4160 D 12-10-1982 None
4161 Curb Box Casting for Catch Basin 4161 F 12-10-1982 None
4180 Manhole or Catch Basin Step 4180 J 12-13-1996 None

Series 5000 Erosion Control Structures

Plate Number Subject PDFRev. Appr. / Rev. Date Notes
5010 Reinforced Concrete Pipe Energy Dissipator 5010A 03-22-2013 None

Series 7000 Curb, Curb and Gutter, Sidewalk

Plate Number Subject PDF Rev. Appr. / Rev. Date Notes
7000 Integrant Curbs (Design B, V and D) 7000 E 09-13-1973 None
7020 Concrete Curb (Design B, V, S, DR & BR) 7020 K 07-25-2011 None
7038 Detectable Warning Surface Truncated Domes 7038 A 01-09-2020 None
7065 Bituminous Curb 7065 C 10-01-1966 None
7100 Concrete Curb & Gutter (Design B & V) 7100 H 02-28-2005 None
7102 Concrete Curb & Gutter (Design D, S, & R) 7102 K 09-19-2017 None
7105 Concrete Median (Mountable Type) 7105 C 10-01-1966 None
7107 Entrance Nose (Urban Design) 7107 I 07-25-2011 None
7108 Exit Nose (Urban Design) 7108 G 07-25-2011 None
7109 Median Nose & Island (Undivided to Divided Roadway) 7109 C 05-28-2003 None
7111 Installation of Catch Basin Castings (Concrete Curb & Gutter) 7111 J 03-22-2013 None
7112 Installation & Reinforcement of Catch Basin & Manhole Castings (Concrete Integrant Curbs) 7112 C 09-13-2016 None
7113 Concrete Approach Nose Detail 7113 A 05-28-2003 None

Series 8000 Barricades, Signals, Markers, Etc

Plate Number Subject PDF Rev. Appr. / Rev. Date Notes
8000 Temporary Channelizers - Type A 8000 K 05-14-2021 None
8106 Equipment Pad B 8106 D 07-15-2015 None
8107 RLF Equipment Pad Foundation Layout (Cast-In-Place) 8107 A 12-16-2016 None
8110 Traffic Signal Bracketing (Pole Mounted) 8110 E 05-22-2009 None
8111 Traffic Signal Bracketing (Pedestal Mounted) 8111 E 05-22-2009 None
8112 Pedestal Foundation (Traffic Control Signals) 8112 I 07-15-2015 None
8117 Precast Concrete Handhole with Vehicle Load 8117 G 06-02-2014 None
8118 Service Equipment & Pole Traffic Control Signals 8118 D 05-01-2008 None
8122 Pedestal & Pedestal Base (for Traffic Control Signals Support) 8122 F 12-20-2011 None
8124 Pole and Mast Arm Type TS for Mast Arm Lengths 15' to 55' 8124 A 02-27-2024 None
8125 Pole and Mast Arm Type TS for Mast Arm Lengths 60' to 80' 8125 A 06-10-2024 None
8127 Light Foundation - Design E Precast 40' Pole or Less 8127 E 07-15-2015 None
8128 Light Foundation - Design H Precast49' Pole 8128 E 07-15-2015 None
8129 Shim and Washer (Traffic Control Signals and Roadway Lighting) 8129 A 12-20-2011 None
8135 Anchor Rod Assembly for Light Tower Foundation 8135 B 11-15-2024 None
8150 Installation of Culvert Markers 8150 C 05-03-2004 None
8307 W-Beam Guardrail & Anchorages (Installation with Wood Posts) 8307 S 03-23-2011 None
8308 Reinforced Concrete Median Barrier Type F (Non-Glare Screen Type) Design 8308 8308 C 04-14-2020 None
8309 Reinforced Concrete Median Barrier Type F & Glare Screen - Design 8309 8309 C 04-14-2020 None
8316 Post Seat for Anchorage on Footing or Box Culverts 8316 C 08-10-1999 None
8318 Guardrail Anchorage Plate for Bridges and BCTs 8318 C 10-16-1996 None
8320 Barrier Gap Rail (BGR) Components - End Plate, Bent Plate, and End Assembly Detail 8320 A 10-11-2023 None
8323 Concrete Barrier Delineator 8323 A 03-13- 2025 None
8330 3-Cable Guardrail with Wood Posts 8330 G 10-01-2002 None
8331 3-Cable Guardrail with Steel Posts - Assembly Details 8331 B 08-21-2002 None
8332 Anchor Rod Assembly for Light Foundation - Barrier 8332 F 07-23-2025 None
8333 3-Cable Guardrail Anchor - Anchor Details 8333 B 03-22-2013 None
8337 Temporary Portable Precast Concrete Barrier - Type F 8337 D 05-14-2021 None
8338 W-Beam Guardrail & End Anchorages (Installation with Steel Posts) 8338 D 03-23-2011 None
8339 3-Cable (Steel Posts) to W Beam (Wood Posts) Guardrail Transition 8339 A 11-01-2002 None
8340 3-Cable (Steel Posts) to W Beam (Steel Posts) Guardrail Transition 8340 A 01-20-2006 None
8342 High-Tension Cable Barrier Line Post Foundation (Concrete Design) 8342 C 12-30-2024 None
8343 High-Tension Cable Barrier Line Post Foundation (Steel Design) 8343 B 12-30-2024 None
8347 Portable Precast Concrete Barrier Anchors 8347 B 05-15-2019 None
8350 Thrie Beam Anchorage Plate 8350 A 09-14-2012 None
8352 Thrie Beam Wedge Plate For F-Shape and J-Shape Barrier 8352 C 07-05-2022 None
8354 W-Beam End Section 8354 A 02-09-2023 None
8355 W-Beam Guardrail 8355 B 02-09-2023 None
8356 W-Beam to Thrie-Beam Transition Guardrail 8356 B 07-23-2025 None
8357 Thrie-Beam Guardrail 8357 A 07-01-2019 None
8358 Thrie-Beam Slotted Rail for Bullnose 8358 A 04-11-2021 None
8360 Guardrail Post Length Marking 8360 B 07-05-2022 None
8361 Guardrail Steel Post 8361 B 03-26-2021 None
8362 Universal Breakaway Steel Post (UPSP) 8362 A 04-11-2021 None
8363 Steel Post Trailing-End Anchor - Anchor Post Assembly 8363 A 02-09-2023 None
8365 BCT Timber Post 8365 B 02-09-2023 None
8366 BCT Foundation Tube 8366 B 02-09-2023 None
8368 CRT Wood Post 8368 B 02-09-2023 None
8369 Guardrail Blockout - 12" Depth 8369 B 02-09-2023 None
8370 Guardrail Anchor Components - Anchor Cable and Anchor Cable Bracket 8370 B 02-09-2023 None
8371 Nose Cable - Bullnose Guardrail 8371 A 04-11-2021 None
8380 Trailing End Anchor Strut and Yoke 8380 A 02-09-2023 None
8400 Pipe Railing 8400 F 01-09-2019 None

Series 9000 Miscellaneous

Plate Number Subject PDF Rev. Appr. / Rev. Date Notes
9000 Approaches & Entrances - Recommended Standards 9000 E 09-27-2012 None
9101 Shaping and Sodding of Slopes at Box Culvert Ends 9101 B 10-01-1966 None
9303 Geodetic Survey Disks (Aluminum) 9303 B 04-20-1995 None
9304 Geodetic Survey Disks (Removable Type Disk) 9304 A 10-14-2015 None
9308 Survey Monument Cap 9308 A 11-22-1978 None
9309 Public Land Survey (PLS) Monument 9309 G 11-16-1981 None
9320 Woven Wire Fence (Wood Post) 9320 G 11-16-1981 None
9321 Woven Wire Fence (Steel Post) 9321 F 12-30-1981 None
9322 Chain Link Fence 9322 K 12-12-2008 None
9323 Barbed Wire Fence (Wood Post) 9323 D 12-30-1981 None
9324 Barbed Wire Fence (Steel Post) 9324 C 12-30-1981 None
9350 Mailbox Support - Swing-Away Type 9350 C 10-11-2023 None